How To Create an Investment Portfolio

An investment portfolio is a collection of assets that you can potentially earn returns on. It’s best to maintain a well-diversified investment portfolio with a variety of products in it. There’s a lot to consider as you’re building an investment portfolio, so you’ll want to think carefully about this endeavor so you can develop a plan that’s uniquely suited to your goals.

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Investment Demand is Driving Increased Interest in Alternative Assets

For some time now, alternative assets have been increasing their share of the investment market, gaining nine percent of market share between 2017 and 2019, driven then, as now, partly by investors seeking better yields.  Hedge funds have remained buoyant and look poised to play an integral part in the economic recovery. Additionally, many sectors of commercial real estate are seeing increased activity, despite an uncertain and often turbulent year for commercial real estate in general; issues resulting from the pandemic are playing a significant part in this increase.

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What Are Alternative Investments?

If you’re looking to invest money in areas outside of the traditional stock market, cash alternative investments are a perfect option. They can provide you with portfolio diversification and enhance your overall returns. As one of the fastest-growing fields in finance, alternative investments are expected to grow by 59% by 2023, reaching $14 trillion in assets according to Prequin. You might be wondering what these non-traditional investments are and how they can benefit you. Use this guide to get answers to those questions and others about alternative investments.

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Loans for Investment Property: What You Need to Know

Real estate can be an incredibly profitable investment, especially in a housing market as hot as the one we’re in now. The rental market also appears to be turning the corner, making real estate investment even more attractive. But to invest in a property, you must be able to purchase it. Securing the appropriate amount of credit is the most critical step in the real estate investing process. 

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How to Invest in Real Estate with Bad Credit

Investing in real estate can be a smart decision, especially if you’re also considering investing in stocks or bonds. Real estate investments give you more control, have lower risks, provide additional tax benefits, and offer protection against inflation when compared to stocks and bonds. But what happens if you have bad credit? According to Experian, 16% of Americans have very poor credit, which is defined as a credit score between 300 and 579. Luckily, there are a few ways you can secure funding for investment properties despite having bad credit.

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Family Office Investments: Why Debt Funds Are a Desirable Option for Family Offices

Family offices – wealth management firms catering to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families – should find real estate debt funds to be an attractive way to increase diversity in their clients’ portfolios. Despite catering initially to niche markets, such as commercial real estate, private real estate lending has blossomed rapidly as an alternative investment in recent years, and looks poised to be a very desirable investment vehicle for high-net-worth investors.

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